Overview directive consulting is the leading b2b performance marketing agency that delivers real revenue—not just leads. We use customer generation to cut through the noise and drive pipeline, sqls, and scale brands in saas and across b2b industries. We move fast, think boldly, and hire people who challenge the status quo. As we continue to grow, we’re seeking forward-thinking individuals who excel at crafting strategies that elevate search visibility, develop compelling content, and deliver value to audiences. This role is a future opening for a content & seo-focused strategist (internal title: account strategist, content & seo). What you’ll do strategic excellence and best practices: create custom strategies and implement best practices to achieve nsms. Build initial client strategy and optimize over the lifetime of the client using client goals, ongoing campaigns, and historical performance, aligned with directive best practices. Collaborate with associate director when roadblocks arise. Content and campaign ideation: craft creative briefs and content campaigns based on competitor and audience insights. Key seo and growth practices: apply ltv:cac modeling, customer generation, share of serp, and content production to inform strategy. Goal setting: use data to set client goals (to be reviewed/approved with the associate director). Data sources include google analytics, crm data, semrush, and ahrefs. Project management: ensure strategy execution using asana; delegate tasks to specialists and clients, track progress, and coordinate with project managers when present. Work with content writers and designers to ensure timely, high-quality content campaigns. Communication: serve as primary interface with clients and internal teams; maintain proactive communication on timelines, progress, roadblocks, opportunities for growth, and changes in client accounts via slack and regular updates. Reporting: regularly report progress and impact to clients (bi-weekly meetings, monthly/quarterly reports, and bi-annual business reviews). What you’ll bring proven success implementing seo principles and content strategy (keyword research, on-page optimization, link building). Analytical skills to analyze website traffic and seo metrics using tools like google analytics. Strong communication skills for client-facing relationships. Familiarity with industry tools such as google search console, google analytics, semrush, ahrefs, screaming frog. Strong organizational, project, and time management abilities. Genuine enthusiasm for digital marketing, seo, and content. Agency experience required; b2b tech and/or saas experience preferred. Goals nsm attainment: 100% mrr retention: 96% csat > 4.2 upsells / cross-sells / referrals strategists should regularly identify opportunities to grow client business with directive (e.g., expanding to additional service lines or increasing budgets). What we offer we have a set living wage at directive. Benefits include medical, dental, vision plans, disability, and life insurance for you and your family, with employer-paid options for you and partial employer contributions for dependents. Wellness and lifestyle benefits: mental health support via spring health and headspace, gympass; time off: unlimited pto (2-week minimum), paid company holidays, your birthday off, year-end recharge, and paid parental leave. Financial: traditional and roth 401(k) with a 3% company match. Annual bonus based on tenure. Anniversary trips with peers and leadership. Work environment requirements as a remote-first company, you can work from anywhere in the us, with optional offices in irvine, ca. Global opportunities may be available in canada, the uk, and australia where work authorization exists. This role may be 100% virtual from your home office; use of zoom and slack for collaboration is typical. You must have a reliable internet connection and be able to work at a computer for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be provided; contact careers@directiveconsulting.com for accommodations. Additional information directive values people first and is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Seniority level mid-senior level employment type full-time job function marketing and sales industries advertising services j-18808-ljbffr